Senior Regional Director - Team Lead
WorldStrides
PIttsburgh, Pennsylvania
A Pittsburgh native, Sara Kochuba brings a passion for the power of international education and a collaborative lens to her work. Sara currently serves as Senior Regional Director - Team Lead, as part of the WorldStrides Higher Ed Team. Her work enables her to nurture university relationships and partner strategically to impact study abroad on many campuses. In this role, she has presented on collaborative approaches to student learning and women in leadership at NAFSA regional conferences. Sara is part of the DEI team for WorldStrides, and is the primary writer and researcher for WorldStrides’ inaugural Podcast, Changing Lives Through Education Abroad. Since entering the field in 2011, Sara has held positions such as the Director of Study Abroad and, most recently, Senior Director of Global Initiatives, at Washington & Jefferson College. Sara currently serves as Senior Regional Director - Team Lead, as part of the WorldStrides Higher Ed Team. In this role, she has presented on Women in Leadership at the 2023 Region VIII NAFSA Conference. Sara holds BA degrees in French, Advertising & PR, and International Studies from Penn State University. She additionally earned a MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Slippery Rock University. Sara studied abroad in Paris and has had the chance to co-lead group travel courses to Paris and Amsterdam. During her time at W&J, she also co-taught a short-term course entitled “Food & Ceremony” with a focus on cultural exploration. Sara finds joy in expanding partnerships through relationship building and serving as a connector of people in the field of international education. Some of her other professional interests are risk management, policy development and incorporating inclusive practices.
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Know Thyself: Personality Traits and Authenticity in Leadership
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM EDT
Making the Most of your International Education Career
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM EDT